New Jersey Punitive Damages

Summary

The New Jersey Punitive Damages Act limits punitive damages to five times compensatory damages or $350,000. It cannot be used in federal court under the FTCA or Tucker Act, which generally prohibit punitive damages. For specific legal advice, consult a local attorney.

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New Jersey Punitive Damages Act
I can provide some general information on the New Jersey Punitive Damages Act for you.
- Statutes: Title 2A:*-*.* to 2A:*-*.*
- Purpose: Limits on punitive damages to deter egregious misconduct.
- Limits: Punitive damages may not exceed five times the compensatory damages or $*,*, whichever is greater.
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Can the New Jersey Punitive Damages Act be used in Federal court under the Federal Tort Claims Act
The New Jersey Punitive Damages Act cannot be used in Federal court under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) because the FTCA generally prohibits punitive damages against the federal government. The FTCA allows for compensatory damages but not punitive damages.
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Can I invoke the New Jersey Punitive Damages Act under the Tucker Act * U.S.C. *(b)?
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The New Jersey Punitive Damages Act cannot be invoked under the Tucker Act (* U.S.C. *(b)). The Tucker Act allows claims against the United States for money damages, but like the FTCA, it generally does not permit punitive damages.
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